Spirit week approached BECA sooner rather than later as the senior class defeated the underclassmen in “Anything Goes” a school days’ worth of competitions. Students rallied together cheering their class on. As the school day ended, BECA students gathered on the turf for the annual bonfire: one of the greatest ways to start off homecoming weekend. As the night settled in, students sat together around the bonfire talking about their homecoming details. The sense of school spirit filled the gaps between the musky smoke and laughter. Music fills the turf and everyone started to sing like no one is listening. Homecoming king was also proclaimed to senior Brandon Blobe. The night settled in as seniors began to reminisce on one of their last BECA bonfires. It was truly a great night to be a Golden Hawk.

It was officially homecoming weekend. The football stadium was filled with students cheering on their team against Pocono Mountain West. At halftime, BECA was defeating Pocono Mountain West 40-0. During halftime, homecoming the queen was announced as more people began to fill the stadium in their BECA pride attire. Senior Kassi Yocco was declared homecoming queen as the football stadium rattles with excitement.

Senior Simran Bhamra reflected on the game and weekend.

“The homecoming football game is filled with great excitement to prepare for the homecoming dance,” she said. “Homecoming weekend in general is a great way to start the new school year. It is filled with BECA pride.”

As all good things come to an end, athletes celebrated their final games and matches for the fall sports season.

“Being team captain made me feel like I had a purpose as a senior to help coach the girls’ junior varsity tennis team,” said senior girls tennis player Angelica Roger. “It is sad that it had to end, but I am happy to pass on my knowledge to these girls.”

Varsity boys soccer also finished its last game against Dieruff Oct. 16 with a victory. Sean Redington and Ryan Turtzo scored the winning goals.

Senior atheletes also celebrate their last season as Golden Hawk athletes by decorating cars and houses with the gold and brown colors of Bethlehem Catholic HS.

The talented theatre group of Bethlehem Catholic has also begun the production of “Twelfth Night,” a Shakespearean comedy premiering Jan. 22. Main cast members include Kylee Shivok (senior) as Viola; Jamie Wehr (junior) as Olivia; Mariel Marchetta (senior) as Maria; and Joe Winger (sophomore) as Sir Toby Belch.“I felt unbelievably excited to be the lead,” said Shivok. “I’m looking forward to Shakespeare’s amazing comedy with everyone.”

BECA is a high school filled with students who wear their colors proud and high. As the new school year settles in, the school erupts with excitement shown in the students’ faces and laughter gleaming in the students’ eyes. Freshmen face the new endeavor that is high school. Sophomores try to get the hang of high school. Juniors laugh off the worries. Seniors reminisce on the years of high school and what will become their journey on many ‘lasts.’ Whether you play a sport, recite the lines, sing the songs, march the beat, or even read the books, there is a place for everyone at Bethlehem Catholic High School. New beginnings and brown and gold endings will always live in the hearts of the Golden Hawks.